surveying

• Pratique consistant à mesurer les angles et les distances sur le terrain pour les reporter avec précision sur une carte, y compris l'évaluation topographique des terres.

A noun referring to the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map.

indénombrable

1. Land measurementB2formal

   The practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map.

   arpentage

   • Surveying is essential for creating accurate maps of new developments.
   • He studied surveying at university before becoming a cartographer.
   • Modern surveying uses GPS technology to measure distances precisely.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'examiner, de mesurer ou d'inspecter quelque chose en détail, ainsi que de recueillir des données ou des opinions auprès d'un groupe de personnes.

A verb used to indicate the act of examining, measuring, or inspecting something in detail, or of collecting data or opinions from a group of people.

1. Examine or inspectB2formal

   To look at or examine something carefully, especially in order to assess its condition or quality.

   Examiner ou inspecter

   • The engineers surveyed the building after the earthquake.
   • She surveyed the room to find a seat.
   • They surveyed the land before building the new road.

   Synonymesassessexamineinspectreviewscanscrutinizestudyview

   Antonymesignoreneglectoverlook

2. Collect data or opinionsB1formal

   To ask people questions in order to collect information or opinions about something.

   sonder

   • The company surveyed its employees about job satisfaction.
   • Researchers surveyed 1,000 people for the study.
   • We surveyed customers to find out their preferences.

   Synonymescanvassinterviewpoll

3. Measure landB2formal

   To measure and map out the features of an area of land.

   Arpenter un terrain

   • The surveyor surveyed the property boundaries.
   • They surveyed the field to determine its exact size.
   • The team surveyed the coastline for the new map.

   Synonymeschartmapmeasureplot